Mental Health and Obesity
What words of encouragement or wisdom could you share with those facing mental health challenges while living with obesity?
What challenges have you faced with mental health in regard to life with extra weight?
Conversely, what have you found that has helped make a difference in your mental health for the better?
Yes
Hi
. Has your mental health been impacted by obesity? Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)
No not my mental health
That's very good to hear! How are you doing with your GLP-1? Is it stll effective for you? - Lori (Team Member) So far, so good. Thanks for asking
Yes it has!! When I was made to feel different, treated differently, subjected to ridicule, isolated, neglected, & abandoned- itall played its part. I was lonely, angry, sad & turned to what comforted me-- food esp SWEETS! Its a vicious cycle!
That's a really tough cycle to break. Do you feel like you are coming out of it, that you've found healthier ways to handle depression and that you feel better about yourself these days? You are so much more than your weight. Warmly, Lori (Team Member) thank you. I definitely dont feel this way any longer but that recording will still go through my mind especially when facing stressful situations. Im grateful to be on the road to healing...
Its definitely a vicious cycle. Ive dealt with food issues and weight since a young age. Having drilled in my head being "fat" isn't acceptable thats caused me to be more depressed. The more depressed, the more I eat to self soothe then I'm upset
Hi
. My heart goes out to your younger self. Know that you are not alone. Social pressure and depression are huge obstacles for so many people in their battle for a healthy self-image and a healthy body. Have you ever talked with your doctor or a therapist about the influence of depression on your overall health? There are strategies and treatments that can help. Gentle hugs. - Lori (Team Member)
